When selecting your barn door hardware, you should first make sure it’s going to work with the size and shape of the door panel that you’re planning on using. If your doorway is larger than standard, ...
Pocket doors are sleek and save lots of space. Traditional hinged doors that swing take up lots of room. A pocket door tucks itself away into the void space between two finished wall surfaces.
Protecting a building from the spread of smoke and fire is vital to allow safe evacuation of occupants. Here, Dominick Sandford, Director and Head of Merchandising and Marketing at IronmongeryDirect, ...
When access control hardware is installed on doors in a new or existing building, it’s extremely important to be aware of the fire, life-safety and building codes that impact these applications.
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Measure twice, buy once. Precise measurements are essential. Standard door openings are typically 30, 32, or 36 inches wide, ...
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The Left-Hand Door vs Right-Hand Door Debate

Open the door and stand with your back to the swinging door hinges. If the door handle is on your left, it is a left-hand ...
Ironmongery, door hardware and door furniture are terms used to describe the essential additions to a fire door blank and frame that make up a door set and help ensure it functions properly. Fire door ...
Here, three interior designers speak to common exterior mistakes that detract from your home's curb appeal, while providing ...